| functional dorms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms are also offered. amenities include a communal kitchen and guest laundry facilities. offering views of the gulf of finland, this laid-back budget hotel is 2 km from both helsinki central train station and the 19th-century helsinki cathedral. family rooms sleep up to 4 guests. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. straightforward rooms feature wi-fi and kettles. parking is available. upgraded rooms have flat-screen tvs and minifridges; some add sitting areas
Helsinki Airport 23 min
Sibelius Monument (11 min)
1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music. Esplanadi (7 min)
Park opened in 1812 with a special stage for live music performances & avenues of mature trees. Uspenski Cathedral (7 min)
Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration. Linnanmaki (8 min)
Park with more than 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views. Market Square (5 min)
Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter. Senate Square (5 min)
Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university. Suomenlinna (40 min)
World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (9 min)
Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater and events. Korkeasaari (9 min)
Small, tranquil island, accessible via ferry or footbridge, with a zoo established in 1889. Korkeasaaren eläintarha (7 min)
Established in 1889, a zoo with 150 species including big cats & reptiles, plus dining options. Ateneum (7 min)
Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces. Design Museum Helsinki (10 min)
Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop. Helsinki Cathedral (11 min)
Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome. The National Museum of Finland (11 min)
Prehistoric artifacts, medieval treasures & 20th-century icons in a grandiose national museum. Temppeliaukion Church (13 min)
Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls. | 
